BS Respiratory Therapy
Objective
• To demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate clinical information as a respiratory care practitioner
• To apply problem solving and critical thinking skills in all areas of respiratory care
• To demonstrate the technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role as a respiratory care practitioner
• To demonstrate the technical skills needed to provide respiratory care accurately and efficiently in laboratory and clinical areas
• To display a professional attitude to code of ethics
Role and Scope
Graduate of this degree can work:
• As a respiratory therapist acute care hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, sleep disorder centers, rehabilitation, long-term acute care and skilled nursing facilities, patients’ homes, patient transport systems, physicians’ offices, wellness centers.
• As athletic trainer
• Can work as policy maker in local, state, and federal government agencies and public health departments
• As an academician to teaching to under & post graduates
• As a researcher
semesters and courses
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Duration
8 Semesters, 4 years
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Eligibility
FSc Pre Medical with minimum 50% marks or equivalent
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credit hours
required131
Semester 1
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-111 | English-I (Functional English) | 3(3-0) |
| IS-112 | Islamic Studies | 2(2-0) |
| IT-113 | Introduction to Computing | 3(2-1) |
| PHY-124 | Introductory Physiology | 3(2-1) |
| BIO-101 | Biochemistry-I | 3(2-1) |
| ANA-102 | Introductory Anatomy | 3(2-1) |
| Credit Hours | 17 |
Semester 2
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-212 | Biochemistry-II | 3(2-1) |
| PATH-211 | General Pathology | 3(2-1) |
| CPD-113 | Cardio Pulmonary Physiology | 3(2-1) |
| ANA-112 | Applied Anatomy | 3(2-1) |
| ENG-121 | English-II (Communication & Writing Skills) | 3(3-0) |
| PS-122 | Pakistan Studies | 2(2-0) |
| Credit Hours | 17 |
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PATH-222 | Systemic Pathology | 3(2-1) |
| CMIC-223 | Cardiorespiratory Microbiology | 3(3-0) |
| PHA-219 | General Pharmacology | 3(3-0) |
| SS-315 | Sociology | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-211 | Technical Writing and Presentation Skills | 3(3-0) |
| RC-212 | General Respiratory Care | 3(3-0) |
| Credit Hours | 18 |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CD-221 | Cardiorespiratory Diseases | 3(3-0) |
| PHA-222 | Pharmacology & Disease Management | 3(2-1) |
| PSY-223 | Clinical Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| MED-220 | General Medicine | 3(3-0) |
| SUR-221 | General Surgery | 3(3-0) |
| Credit Hours | 18 |
Semester 5
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ADC-310 | Advanced Critical Care | 3(3-0) |
| RS-311 | Rehabilitation Sciences-I | 3(3-0) |
| RT-312 | Respiratory Therapy Techniques-I | 3(2-1) |
| QA-313 | Health Outcomes & Quality Assessment | 3(3-0) |
| NM-314 | Nutritional Management | 3(3-0) |
| BIO-325 | Biostatistics | 3(3-0) |
| Credit Hours | 18 |
Semester 6
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PC-321 | Patient Care | 2(1-1) |
| PR-323 | Pulmonary Rehabilitation | 3(1-1) |
| RS-322 | Rehabilitation Sciences-II | 3(3-0) |
| GRC-324 | Geriatric Respiratory Care | 3(2-1) |
| RT-325 | Respiratory Therapy Techniques-II | 3(2-1) |
| RM-321 | Research Methodology | 3(3-0) |
| Credit Hours | 17 |
Semester 7
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ME-411 | Medical Ethics | 3(3-0) |
| LP-412 | Leadership & Professionalism in Respiratory Therapy | 3(3-0) |
| PRC-415 | Pediatric Respiratory Care | 3(2-1) |
| NRC-414 | Neonatal Respiratory Care | 3(2-1) |
| SCP-413 | Supervised Clinical Practice-I | 4(0-4) |
| Credit Hours | 16 |
Semester 8
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PROG-526 | Research Project | 6(0-6) |
| SCP-422 | Supervised Clinical Practice-II | 4(0-4) |
| Credit Hours | 10 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 131 |